Architectural Drafting/CAD Technology

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Topics of Study

In Architectural Drafting/CAD Technology you will learn to:

• Do construction and building design
• Make technical drawings using computer-aided drafting (CAD) programs
• Read and understand blueprints
• Plan what materials are needed for a building
• Diagram the wiring in a new building

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Architectural Drafting/CAD Technology will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate: entry-level computer-aided designer/drafter
• 4-Year degree: architectural drafter and designer, i.e. architectural, electrical, or mechanical drafter
• More than 4 years: avionics or robotics technician/drafter, civil engineering drafter